Philly Cheesecake

1 c graham cracker crumbs
3 T. Melted butter
Make crust for springform pan. Bake at 325 for 10 minutes.

2 - 8 oz pkg. cream cheese
1/2 c sugar
1 T. Lemon juice
1 tsp. lemon rind
1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs separated

Beat egg whites until stiff; set aside.
Combine cream cheese, sugar, juice, rind and egg yolks.
Fold in egg whites and pour over crust.
Bake at 300 for 45 minutes.

Junior Mint Cheesecake

6 oz. Junior Mints
3 - 8 oz pkg. cream cheese
2/3 c sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract

Prepare graham cracker or chocolate crumb crust for springform pan.

Mix cream cheese, eggs, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Chop Junior Mints and sprinkle onto cheesecake.

Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until just set. Chill several hours or overnight.

Chocolate Amaretto Cheesecake

1 c. Chocolate wafer crumbs
1/2 stick Melted butter
1 pkg. (12 oz.) chocolate chips
3 - 8 oz. Cream cheese
3/4 c. Sugar
3 eggs
8 oz. Sour cream
1/2 c. Amaretto
2 T. Whipping cream
2 tsp. vanilla

Mix wafer crumbs and melted butter and press in bottom of springform pan. Melt chocolate chips. Beat cream cheese until fluffy, add sugar, beat and then add eggs and stir in melted chocolate. Beat until blended. Stir in rest of ingredients (mixture may be slightly lumpy.) Pour into springform pan. Bake at 350 for 50 minutes. The center may be soft but will firm when chilled. Let cool to room temp and refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of springform. Top with rest of whipping cream whipped with 1 tsp. vanilla and 2 T. Confectioners sugar.

(I was once told I would go to hell for making this one - it’s really sinful!)

Gooey Cheesecake Squares

Dough:
1 pkg. yellow cake mix
2 eggs
1 stick butter softened
2 - 4 T water, as needed to spread

Mix well. Spread dough in bottom and 1/2 inch up sides of greased 9 x 13 pan.

Filling:
1 pkg. cream cheese
2 eggs
1 can Eagle Brand milk
1 tsp. vanilla

Cream cheese; beat in eggs, then Eagle Brand and vanilla. Spread over dough in bottom of pan. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes until browned and set. Will thicken as it cools.

Snickers Cheesecake

9 oz pkg. chocolate wafer cookies, crushed
1/4 c sugar
1/4 c butter, melted
2 - 2 oz Snicker Bars, coarsely chopped
2 - 8 oz pkg. cream cheese
1/2 c sugar
2 lg. Eggs
3/4 c chocolate chips, melted
1 tsp. vanilla

Combine 1st three ingredients for crust. Sprinkle chopped Snickers evenly over bottom.

Beat cream cheese with sugar. Add eggs and stir in chocolate chips and vanilla. Spoon over candy layer.

Bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and run knife around edges of pan to release sides. Let cool to room temp on wire rack. Cover and chill at least 8 hours. Serve with whipped cream.

(This came from Southern Living magazine. Use Snickers bars or Butterfingers or Heath Bars or whatever your favorite candy bar is.)